Is there already an Ibanez Owners thread? I did search but couldn't see one.  I just realised I am a two Ibanez man now having never owned one before.  I think the Talman is a real hidden gem. No bass, so inexpensive, has the right to be that good.  But this SRH500 is just pure class. How it sounds so bright and fresh strung with flats and having no pick up is remarkable.